Does Hell Really Exist? What the Bible Actually Says

Does Hell really exist? What does the Bible actually say about the afterlife, judgment, and eternity?In this episode of Bible Chapter by Chapter, we move past the cultural pop-culture cartoons of red skin and pitchforks to examine the literal text of Scripture. Interestingly, the concept of Hell isn't just a topic used by angry street preachers; it was spoken about more by Jesus Christ than by almost anyone else in the Bible.We dive deep into a careful biblical word study, breaking down the original Hebrew and Greek terms used in the text:Sheol: The Old Testament realm of the dead and the grave.Gehenna: The historical Valley of Hinnom outside Jerusalem used by Jesus as a vivid image for ultimate ruin and final judgment.We also examine key New Testament scriptures, including Jesus’s warnings in the Gospels, the sobering account of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16, the teachings of the Apostle Paul in Thessalonians, and the final judgment in the Book of Revelation. Finally, we tackle the profound theological question: If God is love, why does Hell exist?Whether you are a long-time believer doing a deep-dive Bible study, or someone asking hard questions about Christian theology, faith, and salvation, this episode offers a grounded, faithful look at what God's Word truly says.Scriptures Examined: Mark 9:43–48, Matthew 25:41-46, Matthew 13:41–42, Luke 16:26, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 20:15, 2 Peter 3:9, John 3:16.